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Kopp, Jaine; Hosoume, Kimi – 1997
Collections of small objects have often been used in mathematics programs to develop classification and patterning skills. This book synthesizes that body of experience to create a new and original sequence of activities that build upon each other in order to draw out the greatest possible educational richness from the treasures. Treasure Boxes is…
Descriptors: Algebra, Class Activities, Classification, Classroom Communication
Adelman, Clifford – 1995
This report presents a taxonomy of precisely what is studied, where, and by whom, in universities, community colleges, and postsecondary trade schools in the United States. It is based on data from the National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972 (NLS-72) and the High School and Beyond/Sophomores (HSB/So) survey of high school…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Classification, Codification, Course Selection (Students)
Gabor, Monica, Ed.; Houlder, Daniel, Ed.; Carpio, Monica, Ed. – 2001
This volume traces broad outlines of the economy in the 20th century, its impact on the American worker, and evolution of statistical tools needed by policymakers, workers, employers, and researchers in a new century. An introductory essay (Donald M. Fisk) outlines the economic, technological, social, and business developments of the 20th century.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Classification, Compensation (Remuneration), Data Collection
Ratcliffe, Ella B. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1929
This bulletin contains the lists of institutions accredited, approved, or classified by national and regional associations concerned with the progress of higher education in general and special fields. Several associations have undertaken the accrediting of colleges, junior colleges, and teacher-training institutions. While the standards which…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Secondary Schools, Medical Education, Hospitals
Phillips, Frank M. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1925
For the school year ending June 30, 1924, a total of 2,124 private high schools and academies sent statistical reports to the Bureau of Education. This represents an increase of 161 schools over the number of 1922. In addition to average school size increases, the number of graduates also grew, although the number of teachers in 1924 over that of…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Graduates, School Size, High Schools
Engelhardt, Fred; Zeigel, William H., Jr.; Billett, Roy O. – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1933
This manuscript is divided into two parts. The part dealing with administrative and supervisory personnel was prepared by Fred Engelhardt and William H. Zeigel, Jr. Part II on the aims and activities of supervisors was written by Roy O. Billett. Part I investigates the scheme of administration in a large number of secondary schools. In all 4,452…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Principals, Superintendents, Teacher Attitudes
Segel, David, Comp.; Schwarm, Oscar J., Comp. – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1957
One of the major problems confronting the leaders of the Nation today is the acute shortage of competent manpower. This problem is recognized in government, business, industry, and education. It has motivated professional groups as well as business and industry to develop incentive programs that have as their aim the proper training and eventual…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Dropouts, School Holding Power, Incentives

Grier, Leslie K.; Ratner, Hilary Horn – Child Study Journal, 1996
Examined kindergartners' and third graders' recall to test the effects of four learning strategies applied to items involving three conceptual relations--taxonomic, contextual, and unrelated. Found that (using a constructivist framework for interpretation) learner activity and causal processing improved memory when memory was not supported by…
Descriptors: Classification, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation

Pikoff, Howard – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1991
A current awareness system for new academic library acquisitions was developed to reduce the subject disciplinary constraints of traditional acquisitions lists. This report discusses the development and evaluation of the system, the use of acquisitions lists from the Research Libraries Group (RLG), user interests, and user satisfaction. (LRW)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer System Design, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education

Vandas, Steve – Science and Children, 1992
Poster and group activities help students understand the concept of wetlands. Activities involve students in classifying, defining, and depicting wetlands. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classification, Cooperative Learning, Earth Science, Ecology

Shepard, Richard G. – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1993
Discusses the use of writing to enhance learning in mathematics from a conceptual development perspective. Shuell's phases of learning are described as a general model for conceptual development and subsequently matched with Britton's categories for transactional-informative writing. Sample mathematics assignments for each writing category are…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Classification, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation

Hebert, Yvonne – Exceptionality Education Canada, 2003
This article profiles the educational system of Quebec and discusses initiatives for students who are at-risk. It describes programs and services for students who are at-risk, relevant educational legislation, areas of strength, challenges that need to be overcome, and areas of action. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Classification, Definitions, Delivery Systems, Dropout Prevention
Utah State Univ., Logan. Center for Persons with Disabilities. – 1990
This project studied the effects of implementing a computerized management information system developed for special education administrators. The Intelligent Administration Support Program (IASP), an expert system and database program, assisted in information acquisition and analysis pertaining to the district's quality of decisions and procedures…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making, Educational Diagnosis
Gallagher, Ann M. – 1992
An item classification scheme developed by A. M. Gallagher (1990) was refined, resulting in a more accurate prediction of sex differences in the mathematical sections of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Differential Item Functioning (DIF) procedures for examinees scoring over 650 indicated that the majority of items favoring males required the…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Classification, College Entrance Examinations, High Achievement
Odumuh, Adama Emmanuel – 1994
A discussion of the situation of Idoma, a Nigerian language, begins with different accounts of the language's origin, referring to both local legend and cosmology. It then proceeds to a review of modern linguists' efforts, since 1927, to classify the language. A statistical overview contains information on the number of speakers of Idoma as a…
Descriptors: African Languages, Alphabets, Community Services, Diachronic Linguistics